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Factions, Not False Doctrine
Most commentators emphasize that 'heresies' (Greek: 'haireseis') in this verse does not mean doctrinal error, as we often use the word today. Instead, it refers to factions, cliques, or parties. The problem Paul addresses is the practical disunity and social division, like the class distinctions seen at the Lord's Supper, which destroyed the church's fellowship.
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1 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Corinthians 11:19
18th Century
Theologian
For there must be. It is necessary (Greek, dei); it is to be expected; there are reasons why there should be. He states what thes…
AT Robertson
On 1 Corinthians 11:19
Must be (δε εινα). Since moral conditions are so bad among you (cf. chapters 1 to 6). Cf. Matthew 18:7.
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Charles Ellicott
On 1 Corinthians 11:19
19th Century
Bishop
For there must be also heresies.—Better, For there must be also sects. There have been many attempts to explain …
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Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Corinthians 11:18–22
19th Century
Preacher
For first of all, when you come together in the church, I hear that there are divisions among you; and I partly believe it. For there must be a…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Corinthians 11:19
Regarding the meal that evidently preceded the communion service, the apostle condemns the conduct of the believers as harmful and degrading to the…
John Calvin
On 1 Corinthians 11:19
16th Century
Theologian
For there must be also heresies. He had previously spoken of divisions (1 Corinthians 11:18). Now he uses the term
John Gill
On 1 Corinthians 11:19
17th Century
Pastor
For there must be also heresies among you
&c.] This is a reason why he was ready to believe there might be something…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Corinthians 11:17–22
17th Century
Minister
The apostle rebukes the disorders in their partaking of the Lord's Supper. The ordinances of Christ, if they do not make us better, are likely to m…